1.1 The Methods of Science

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A variable whose value changes as a result of changes to other variables is a(n)

• independent variable.

• dependent variable.

• constant.

• control.

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A standard used to compare the results of the experiment/remains constant from experiment to experiment is a(n)

• constant.

• control.

• dependent variable.

• independent variable.

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A factor that is a quantity that can have more than one value is a

• model.

• constant.

• variable.

• method.

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It represents an idea, event, or object to help people observe or test it to better understand 

• variable

• model

• bias

• theory

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The variable you change to see how it affects another variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Bias

• Control

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It occurs when a scientist's expectations change how the results are viewed

• Scientific law

• Scientific theory

• Bias

• Model

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The general pattern of investigational procedures

• Scientific Method

• Theory

• Scientific Law

• Hypothesis

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A possible explanation or prediction of a problem based on observation and prior knowledge that can be tested by experimentation

• Conclusion

• Problem

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

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An explanation of things, events, or natural phenomena using observations and knowledge gained from multiple investigations or large amounts of data

• Theory

• Scientific law

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

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A statement about what happens in nature that seems to be true all the time

• Experiment

• Scientific Law

• Theory

• Standard

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Well-organized procedures for testing the effect of one thing on another under controlled conditions

• Standard

• Experiment

• Scientific Method

• Variable

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Problem, research, hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, and conclusion

• Scientific Law

• Scientific Method

• Theory

• Model

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A process that uses observation and investigation to gain knowledge about the regularities in nature

• Theory

• Science

• Technology

• Standard

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Science that deals with matter and energy

• Physical Science

• Life Science

• Earth Science

• Standard